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Police investigating Sunday morning shooting in Holts Summit
The Holts Summit Police Department and multiple other agencies are investigating an early morning shooting in Holts Summit on Sunday. The post Police investigating Sunday morning shooting in Holts Summit appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Missouri woman arrested on suspected drug distribution in Osage County
A Missouri woman was arrested on suspected drug distribution charges in Osage County on Monday. Sheriff Chris Wells says the arrest of 37-year-old Kyra Merriman of Kansas City developed after an alleged traffic infraction. An Osage County K-9 unit stopped Merriman at US Highway 75 and 189th Road, about five miles north of Lyndon, and allegedly found illegal narcotics.
Traveler Shares Video of Disgusting Bed Bugs in a Missouri Motel
It may not be the greatest fear while traveling, but it's at least a top 5. A traveler just shared video of disgusting bed bugs they encountered when they stopped for the night at a Missouri motel. Since this is a YouTube short, there's not a lot of context for...
Osage Beach murder suspect will have to wait 3 months to learn whether he's granted a change of venue
An Osage Beach man accused of murder will have to wait several additional months to learn whether his request for a change of venue will be granted. Fernando Hutchinson, 20, is charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action for fatally shooting David Davis, 22, of Eldon, in March. A...
Trial rescheduled for Hartsburg man accused of fatally stabbing father
A Boone County man charged with murdering his father two years ago will head to trial next spring. Collin Knight, 25, of Hartsburg, had been scheduled for a jury trial to begin next March. But because of unavailability of the Division 4 courtroom, his trial has been rescheduled for February 25, 2025, with a backup date of April 22.
Manslaughter trial of two Cooper County jail employees moved to Callaway County
The manslaughter case of two Cooper County jail employees is moved to another county. A Cooper County judge granted a change of venue last Friday. The cases will now be heard in Callaway County. Lieutenant Robyn Pfeiffer and Court Deputy Rachel Atherton are charged with first-degree involuntary manslaughter in the...
Largest trial court in the US closes after ransomware attack, California officials say
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California officials say the largest trial court in the country is closed after a ransomware attack shut down its computer system late last week. Officials with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County say the court disabled its computer network upon discovery of the cybersecurity attack early Friday. The system remained down through the weekend. Officials said all 36 courthouse locations in the county were closed Monday. They say a preliminary investigation shows no evidence that users’ data was compromised. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified superior court in the United States.
Three Vehicle Accidents over the Weekend in West Central Missouri
Multiple motor vehicle accidents over the weekend in west central Missouri, including a collision between a pickup truck and a tractor, a fatal UTV rollover, and a single-vehicle accident resulting in moderate injuries. In Pettis County at 4:47 PM on Friday, July 19th, a pickup driven by William A. Anderson,...
Missouri Woman Freed from Prison
Chillicothe, Mo. (KFMO) - A Missouri woman walked out prison Friday after serving 43 years in prison on a murder conviction, after it was overturned. She was released over the objections of the state’s attorney general. 64-year-old Sandra Hemme left the Chillicothe Correctional Center, but only after a judge...
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